213 (City of Rochester) Squadron

213 (City of Rochester) Squadron Air Training Corps

FLYING

Every air cadet gets the opportunity to have a flight each year. The aircraft of choice for air cadet flying is the Grob Tutor. It has great visibility from its large canopy and is agile enough to allow it to perform full aerobatics. You'll soon feel right at home in the Tutor and hungry for more flight time. As you progress through your air cadet career you will get the opportunity to prove that you have the aptitude for flying and bag yourself a prestigious flying scholarship.

GLIDING

Your gliding experience kicks off at a Volunteer Gliding Squadron (VGS) flying either Vigilant motor gliders or Viking winch-launch gliders as part of the Gliding Induction Course (GIC). Once you reach the age of 16, you can apply for a Gliding Scholarship which will give more flight time and the possibility of going solo!

ADVENTUROUS TRAINING

Adventurous Training is an essential part of the Air Cadet's training syllabus and the place where team effort really matters. Between local activities and visits to camps, you will have the chance to experience kayaking, hill walking, camping, caving, mountain biking, offshore sailing and winter sports to name just a few.

Text Box: DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD You may of heard of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE), but don't know what it is or whether it's for you. Well, it's for everyone who likes a challenge, the DofE takes you through a programme of activities that will leave you a more confident, motivated and capable person. There are three levels which, when successfully completed, lead to a Bronze, Silver or Gold DofE Award.

SPORTS

As an air cadet you can take part in seven main sports at different levels - athletics, cross country, football, rugby, hockey, netball and swimming. Whatever you do it'll help improve your physical fitness levels and your team skills. If you're good enough at your favourite sport we'll notice, and can help you take it to the next level.

GLIDING

DRILL & CEREMONIAL, SQUADRON BAND

Drill and parades are an important part of cadet life, with a major part to play in Remembrance Sunday parades, Battle of Britain Parades and other events. Getting involved in music is a great way of socialising and of promoting the ACO wherever you play to the public. If you show real talent you could take your playing to the next level in wing or regional bands or even the National Marching Band.

SHOOTING

Whatever level you are as a cadet, you'll have the opportunity to try your hand at military skills and drills. That means rifle shooting and field craft. We’ll teach you to handle a variety of weapons safely. Progress through the course and you'll experience different types of weapons and could even take part in shooting competitions if you really prove your skills.